Library Rules of the Municipal Library of Prague 2021

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(3) For some types of library units such as original works of art and electronic devices, the MLP sets lending limits by special rules. (4) The limits applying to readers younger than 15 years are reduced to half. The reduction shall not apply at the request of their legal representative. (5) Readers may reduce or increase the limits back online or request an adjustment of the limits when visiting the library in person. The legal representative of the reader or the guardian of the reader whose capacity to act has been restricted by the court may also request an adjustment of the limits.

Chapter VII Reader´s debt Art. 29 If a reader has a debt towards the MLP, in particular if he/she has not returned a library unit whose loan period has expired, the MLP may not provide the selected address services to him/her. Art. 30 Delay charges (1) If a reader is in delay with returning a library unit on time and properly, he/she is obliged to pay a contractual penalty in favour of the MLP (hereinafter referred to as "delay charge"). (2) The delay charge applies to each loan separately and is calculated for every commenced operating day where the loan is to be returned. The amount of the delay charge is determined by the Price List. (3) The operating day means weekdays and Saturdays, with the exception of holidays and extraordinary MLP closures. If a library unit can only be returned at a particular library, only the days on which it is open are counted. 17


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